#9C96DD Hex Color
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#9c96dd is a desaturated, pastel violet with a cool, airy character. Because of its lightness, black text provides excellent readability against this background, achieving a high 7.8:1 contrast ratio. This hex code works well as a serene base for wellness or baby product branding. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground the softness and avoid a washed out aesthetic.
Questions about #9c96dd
What is #9c96dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c96dd is rgb(156, 150, 221), in HSL hsl(245, 51%, 73%) and in CMYK 29%, 32%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #9c96dd for a balanced design?
#9c96dd works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal grays to provide necessary contrast and visual weight. This combination prevents the design from feeling too washed out while maintaining a modern, clean aesthetic for your project.
Is #9c96dd readable on white or black?
#9c96dd has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.